Pay Attention To Distracted Driving

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Attorney, Car Accidents, Cell Phone, Distracted Driving, Personal Injury on Friday, March 25, 2022.

Pay Attention to Distracted Driving Distracted driving is one of the most common dangerous behaviors you will see. Cell phones are a major contributor, but distracted driving is older than that. The problem is easy to identify, but hard to solve. That’s becau...

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How American Drivers Feel About Drunk Driving

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, drunk driving, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death on Thursday, January 27, 2022.
How American Drivers Feel About Drunk Driving

How American Drivers Feel About Drunk Driving Drunk driving is just one of several unsafe behaviors that have increased over the past two years. The pandemic has increased almost every form of dangerous driving. Speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive driving accide...

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The Role of Seat Belts in Car Accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
The Role of Seat Belts in Car Accidents

The Role of Seat Belts in Car Accidents The pandemic has been a challenge for people all across the country. One unfortunate reaction to this challenge has been an uptick in dangerous driving behaviors. These behaviors include impaired driving, speeding, and the fai...

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Ride-Sharing Services Offer Pluses & Minuses

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, drunk driving on Thursday, December 23, 2021.
Ride-Sharing Services Offer Pluses & Minuses

Ride-Sharing Services Offer Pluses & Minuses Texas was one of five states to receive a grant from the Governors Highway Safety Association to encourage ride-sharing services this holiday season. The grant is meant to help drivers make the decision to call an Uber rat...

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Are Fatal Semi Accidents on the Rise?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Truck Fatalities on Thursday, December 16, 2021.
Are Fatal Semi Accidents on the Rise?

Few accidents have as much potential for catastrophe as large truck crashes. Semi truck accidents can lead to serious injuries and death even at slower speeds. For that reason, any increase in truck crashes needs to be taken seriously. Heading in the Wrong Direction ...

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Impaired Drivers & Car Accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, drunk driving, Impaired Driving, Truck Accidents on Thursday, December 9, 2021.
Impaired Drivers & Car Accidents

There’s no shortage of dangerous driving on Texas roadways. Car and truck accidents are an everyday reality in Dallas-Fort Worth. For the victims of those accidents, it’s important to understand the cause or causes that led to a crash. The Substances of Impairment ...

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Child Seat Safety Needs a Booster Shot

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.
Child Seat Safety Needs a Booster Shot

The House of Representatives is introducing a bill aimed at improving booster seat safety. The Booster Seat Safety Act is primarily geared toward improving outcomes in side-on crashes. Existing regulations give the makers of booster seats too much latitude to ignore poor p...

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Self-Driving Trucks Get a Noteworthy Backer

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
Self-Driving Trucks Get a Noteworthy Backer

Is it time for autonomous trucking to take over? Replacing human drivers with technology has a lot of appeal. The vast majority of fatal car and truck accidents are the result of driver error. People drive drowsy. People drive drunk. People drive while looking at thei...

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Auto Safety Authority Asleep at the Wheel?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.
Auto Safety Authority Asleep at the Wheel?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for protecting the driving public through education, research, the creation of safety standards and the enforcement of existing rules. It is a key agency at the Department of Transportation when it comes ...

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New Campaign Aims to Protect Pedestrians From Cars

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Wrongful Death on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
New Campaign Aims to Protect Pedestrians From Cars

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. It’s also known to be traditionally one of the worst months of the year when it comes to fatal accidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists. As part of the effort to combat deadly car/pedestrian incidents, the Texas Depart...

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